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Countess
01
the title of a woman with the rank of a count or earl
Examples
The countess attended the royal ceremony in full regalia.
She became a countess after inheriting the title from her family.
02
the title given to an earl or count's wife and is often still applicable even after the earl or count's passing
Examples
The late earl's widow continued to be addressed as countess.
She became countess upon marrying the earl.
